When I visited GiGO at Hareza Ikebukuro, I especially wanted to try a Japanese claw machine. The place was filled with all kinds of cute plush toys, and Anpanman caught my eye as I looked around. After choosing my target, I started the challenge, carefully watching the position of the claw and adjusting the angle again and again. I finally managed to get Anpanman! The moment the plush toy dropped into the prize chute was so satisfying. I originally just wanted to try a Japanese claw machine, but I unexpectedly got to take my favorite Anpanman home. This small prize also gave me a cute memory of Ikebukuro.
Hareza Ikebukuro | Review by BobbyJenny
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The Marunouchi Building
In Marunouchi, the business district in front of Tokyo Station, there is a popular spot with many shops that keep offering the latest in style trends, nicknamed Maru-Biru.
東京車站一直是東京旅途中很重要的一站，從這裡可以通往東京各個方向，也是前往其他城市的新幹線重要樞紐。每次走進車站，都能感受到人潮來來往往，充滿旅行的節奏。
丸之內一帶則有不同於車站內的風景，紅磚外牆的東京車站與周圍新式高樓並存，古典與現代交織在一起，形成很有特色的城市景觀。
這裡也是採買伴手禮的好地方，東京限定甜點、人氣伴手禮和各式特色商品都能找到。逛完街、買好伴手禮，再搭著電車前往下一站，很有東京旅行的感覺。
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Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum
Interact with the world and characters of “Let’s Go! Anpanman” at this museum (3F). Here you can meet super-popular characters like Anpanman and Baikinman, and there’s even a stage-based performance where children can sing and dance with Anpanman!
橫濱麵包超人博物館，一到門口就看到巨大的麵包超人佇立在那裡，女兒一看到就開心極了。館內有好多可愛的小東西，還買了幾顆麵包超人泡澡球，光看包裝就讓人捨不得用。
欣賞完博物館內的展品後，我們一起買了紅豆奶油麵包、巧克力奶油麵包，還有可愛的菠蘿麵包，每一個上頭都有麵包超人和朋友的造型，精緻又可愛，大家吃得很開心。
唯一有點可惜的是這次沒吃到烏龍麵，沒能把那個可愛的麵包超人碗帶回家，只好留下一個下次再來的理由。
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Takeshita Street
This shopping street stretches nearly 350m from Harajuku Station to Meiji Street. Many shops carry one-of-a-kind fashion items, and the world pays attention to them as a source of the latest fashion. Everyday, the youth and many shoppers are milling here.
This time, I specifically chose to visit Takeshita Street in Harajuku at night, and it had a completely different feel from during the day.
The streetlights were on, and young people gathered in small groups, giving the whole street a lively, youthful atmosphere. Walking around here always reminds me of Ximending in Taipei, with lots of little shops that young people enjoy browsing, packed with clothing, accessories, general goods, and all kinds of interesting items.
The most interesting thing about Takeshita Street is that you don't need a particular destination. If you casually step into a small shop, you'll often discover something unexpected, making it feel like a treasure hunt.
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